It’s logical that after being shut in for months by the winter’s cold to get one’s house in order with a vigorous spring cleaning. The same can be said for U.S. West Coast container terminals’ task ahead after suffering from a long winter of cargo backlogs resulting from the protracted negotiations between the […]
Automation, I’ve been led to believe from discussions with several management sources, was not a big issue in the contract talks between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association during the past year. They tell me they feel confident about their ability to automate container terminals because of language agreed to […]
Prolec GE International contracted with HLI Rail Rigging to transport electrical transformers from Apodaca, Mexico to Port Arthur, Texas. HLI transported the transformers from the Prolec factory to Laredo, Texas, and then subcontracted the transport between Laredo and Port Arthur to the Kansas City Southern Railway (KCSR). Two railcars, each carrying a […]
Camper’s World is a seller, manufacturer, and distributor of women’s apparel. On Jan. 8, 2013, Atlantic Drayage agreed to deliver a container holding 2,440 cartons of women’s clothing apparel from Newark, N.J., to Camper’s World in Hicksville, on Long Island, New York. Atlantic Drayage contracted with Port Kearny Security (PKS) to leave […]
World Bank suggests there are lessons to be learned from North American rail industry.
The logistics provider cleared a “key” regulatory approval in its proposed 100% sale to Japan Post Co.
The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers have alleged the railways surcharge on older tank cars used to move crude oil is an unfair way to raise prices.
CSX designates South Carolina industrial park as CSX Select Site, while CMA CGM appoints new shipping agent in Bahrain.
PierPass says volumes bounced back after falling in February.
Union members in its four bargaining units at the railway agreed to new 51-month deals.
Maersk Line and CMA CGM alter Safari 1/Shaka Express 2 loop, CN builds new intermodal and logistics hub west of Toronto, and IAG launches new route into Colombia and reopens Cuba route.
YRC names new general counsel, while the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers appoints 2015 officers.
Ras Baraka also called for the ability to collect taxes at Newark airport.
More than 40% of retailers and manufacturers plan to shift volume to East Coast ports on a long-term basis as a result of chronic congestion on the West Coast, according to the findings of a new American Shipper research report.
The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufactures has filed a lawsuit against the railway objecting to a $1,000-per-unit surcharge on older DOT-111 tank cars used to move crude oil.
MOL Project & Heavy Cargo covers four MOL Group companies – Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, MOL Logistics, Utoc, and Mitsui O.S.K. Kinkai.
The ports blamed the downturn on congestion and ILWU-PMA contract negotiations.
The new vessel will accommodate 4,140 passengers and be based out of dedicated terminal in the PortMiami.
DB Schenker Rail UK increases services from London Gateway, TAM Cargo inaugurates terminal in Brazil and GAC sets up operations office Japan.
Riker Danzig elected a new partner and MatchBack Systems named its president and CEO, while appointed a corporate account manager and two service center managers.
